{"id":2923,"date":"2025-03-06T11:34:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/canaries\/?p=2923"},"modified":"2025-03-06T11:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:34:36","slug":"car-rental-in-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/car-rental-in-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Rental in Gran Canaria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Car rental in Gran Canaria is simple and affordable, friendly rental companies, free roads, and traffic rules almost like ours. But there are some nuances, peculiarities, and pitfalls specific to Gran Canaria. Let me tell you everything a tourist needs to know about renting a car on this island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/car-rental-in-gran-canaria\/#Car_rental_in_Gran_Canaria_island_features\" >Car rental in Gran Canaria: island features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/car-rental-in-gran-canaria\/#Best_car_rental_companies\" >Best car rental companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/car-rental-in-gran-canaria\/#Rent_a_car_in_Gran_Canaria_Travel_Tips\" >Rent a car in Gran Canaria: Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_rental_in_Gran_Canaria_island_features\"><\/span>Car rental in Gran Canaria: island features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comprehensive article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/car-rental-in-the-canary-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2050\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rental on the Canary Islands<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn about the police, traffic rules, local driving habits, rental car deposits and insurance, parking fines, and everything specifically related to Gran Canaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All roads and 95% of parking spaces on the island are free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gran Canaria is the second most popular island for tourists. Every year, the number of tourists exceeds the island&#8217;s population by 10 times. This poses a major problem: traffic jams on the roads, and finding parking is a real challenge, whether at resorts or tourist attractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Today, all car rental businesses have moved online. Unlike 10 years ago, when there were rental offices at every resort and plenty of billboards and advertisements, that&#8217;s no longer the case. If you want to rent a car, do it online in advance. There are millions of websites available. And the earlier, the better. During peak tourist season, prices double, and often there are no available cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Booking a few months (3-4) before your trip, you can find a car at a good price even during high season. Those who can&#8217;t, don&#8217;t want to, or don&#8217;t know how to plan ahead end up overpaying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/rent-grancanaria-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"car rental in gran canaria price\" class=\"wp-image-2944\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Today, you can only find rental car offices for all international companies at Gran Canaria Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>How much does car rental cost in Gran Canaria:<\/p>\n<cite>On average, for an economy class rental car, you&#8217;ll pay 20-40 euros per day depending on the season and booking time. But prices can go as low as 10 euros when booking six months in advance, especially during low season like January. Not everyone knows, but even in January, you can enjoy a beach vacation in Gran Canaria, where the air temperature is around +20 to +25 degrees Celsius. Learn all about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/vacation-in-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2846\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">island vacations, the best resorts<\/a>, and which one is the sunniest and hottest.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_car_rental_companies\"><\/span>Best car rental companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just Google &#8220;car rental in Gran Canaria,&#8221; and you&#8217;ll find 50 websites and a dozen platforms to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Personal advice:<\/p>\n<cite>I always try to book cars through booking platforms. They protect your booking and its price. If you book directly on the company&#8217;s website, situations can vary: either your car isn&#8217;t available, or the price changes, and upon arrival, you can&#8217;t do much about it. This applies worldwide, not just to the Canaries.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/rent-grancanaria-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"rent a car gran canaria\" class=\"wp-image-2945\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the popular resorts in Gran Canaria. The blue markings indicate paid zones. Even finding a free spot on a paid parking lot is a stroke of luck. Perhaps the only downside to car rental in Gran Canaria is parking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the most reliable and major booking services (in my opinion) in the Gran Canaria car rental market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/7FEMlh3H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; all top global car rental companies work with this platform, as well as major local rental companies. My personal recommendation: Cicar and Budget (you can filter cars only by them). Cicar&#8217;s cars are more expensive, but there&#8217;s no deposit, and full insurance (zero deductible) for any damages is always included in the price. Budget offers excellent service at low prices, but with a small deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>When booking, always pay attention to the deposit amount. Even with the same rental cost, one company might require a 300 euro deposit while another asks for 1400 euros.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1027\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cicarrent.jpg\" alt=\"car rental las palmas\" class=\"wp-image-2533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cicarrent.jpg 1027w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cicarrent-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cicarrent-1024x491.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/cicarrent-768x368.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1027px) 100vw, 1027px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cicar is one of the best rental companies in Gran Canaria (personally tested), zero deposits and low prices.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/vg8TOmaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Localrent <\/a>&#8211; another major service, operating throughout Spain with local rental companies. Its service level is no worse than DiscoverCars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Search everywhere, book where you liked the most, cheaper, and with a lower deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_a_car_in_Gran_Canaria_Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Rent a car in Gran Canaria: Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips regarding car rental in Gran Canaria to give you a complete picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You won&#8217;t reach over half of the island&#8217;s attractions by bus. Only taxis, priced like rocket ships, or rental cars can get you there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To see all the top attractions in Gran Canaria, you&#8217;ll need a minimum of 5 days, ideally a week, and even better, 10 days. To plan your perfect route, check out the article: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/must-see-places-in-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3108\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOP 15 Gran Canaria Attractions<\/a>,&#8221; complete with maps, prices, visitation tips, and the author&#8217;s personal ratings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/04\/rent-grancanaria-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"best place to rent a car in gran canaria\" class=\"wp-image-2947\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mirador del Balc\u00f3n, an overview platform in a remote corner of Gran Canaria, resembles the tail of a giant dragon in its rocky relief. Places like these are inaccessible by bus or other transportation. Without a car, you won&#8217;t reach such locations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parking is a huge issue on the island, sometimes even worse than neighboring Tenerife. In the capital, Las Palmas, finding a parking spot, especially in paid zones (blue markings), is akin to winning the lottery. My advice: when booking accommodations, check if guest parking is available. Having parking will greatly ease your stay. <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/accommodation-in-the-canary-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"432\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel ratings in the Canaries and rental property<\/a> features can answer many questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria, there are pickpockets and car thieves, especially in parking lots near tourist hotspots. Don&#8217;t leave anything in the car, not even for 5 minutes. Hide all your belongings in the trunk. They&#8217;ll smash the window even for 3 euros left near the gear stick. And if you left your phone on the holder, it means you don&#8217;t need it, buy a new one \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, on some large parking lots, locals wearing reflective vests with the inscription &#8220;parking attendant&#8221; ask for a couple of euros. All parking lots with white markings on the islands are free. Whether to give a coin or not is up to you. If you don&#8217;t, they won&#8217;t slash your tires in revenge. But here&#8217;s the situation: even on huge parking lots, spots are scarce. If someone waved you in and found you a spot, give them 1 euro, they helped you out. But if you found the spot yourself, keep the coin for yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This situation with &#8220;beggars&#8221; in parking lots and car thieves (they&#8217;re different people) is only in Gran Canaria and Tenerife, where there are the most tourists. On other islands, everything is much calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/c117.travelpayouts.com\/content?currency=eur&#038;trs=203835&#038;shmarker=403454.grancanarirentacarwidget&#038;location=spain-canary-islands%2Fgran-canaria&#038;locale=en&#038;powered_by=true&#038;bg_color=fad130&#038;font_color=333333&#038;button_color=00a200&#038;button_font_color=ffffff&#038;title_text=Affordable%20car%20cental%20in%20Gran%20Canaria&#038;button_text=Search&#038;promo_id=3873\" charset=\"utf-8\" async=\"true\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, car rental in Gran Canaria is a must if you have a driver&#8217;s license. Yes, parking problems and traffic can be frustrating, but aren&#8217;t they present in Paris too? A car will elevate your mobility to the skies, and you&#8217;ll see the real Gran Canaria and all its beauty. Without a car, it&#8217;s impossible, and comfort only exists on the beach. And here&#8217;s a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/canaries\/top-10-best-beaches-in-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2972\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best beaches in Gran Canaria<\/a>, complete with coordinates and photos of lava pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background\"><strong>Useful links to help you plan your dream trip to Canary Islands<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Car Rental<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/26O58LtP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/GOi5XV2Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; the most popular car rental platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/21o3VYlg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/21o3VYlg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the largest accommodation booking platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or <a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/L8IUnm4v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>&#8211; to compare prices among other platforms and choose the best one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget-friendly <strong>vacation packages<\/strong> to Spain and Canary Islands: <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/l1jx2WlA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and activities<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/Dk5xur77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/sjSxVcN1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> &#8211; hundreds of offers, whales and dolphins, entrance tickets with discounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eSIM<\/strong> and internet: <a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/H5QxZVji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flights<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/kOZFCe9p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>compares prices among dozens of companies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/co8h3cd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Car rental in Gran Canaria is simple and affordable, friendly rental companies, free roads, and traffic rules almost like ours. 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